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Veronica name meaning
Last Name
658
in the U.S.
in 2010
658
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Veronica mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Veronica
User Submitted Origins
Latin
42%
Spanish
25%
English
24%
Greek
4%
Arabic
3%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Canada says the name Veronica means "True image, She who brings victory".
- A user from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Veronica is of Greek origin and means "The name Veronica means 'she who brings victory; true image'".
- A user from Kentucky, U.S. says the name Veronica is of Latin origin and means "she who brings victory; true image".
- 2 people from Illinois, U.S. agree the name Veronica means "She who brings victory".
- According to a user from Massachusetts, U.S., the name Veronica is of Hebrew origin and means "'True image', 'pure', 'fair of face', 'beautiful face'".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Veronica is of Greek origin and means "Latin alteration of BERENICE, the spelling influenced by the ecclesiastical Latin phrase vera icon meaning 'true image'".
- According to 3 people from the United States and Australia, the name Veronica is of Latin / Italian origin and means "True image".
- A user from Australia says the name Veronica is of Native American origin and means "Good woman. victory of the truth of heaven".
- A user from Colorado, U.S. says the name Veronica is of Mexican origin and means "True self always says what she thinks".
- According to a user from Argentina, the name Veronica means "Victory of the Truth of Heaven".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Ve*ron"i*ca
Senses
- A portrait or representation of the face of our Savior on the alleged handkerchief of Saint Veronica, preserved at Rome; hence, a representation of this portrait, or any similar representation of the face of the Savior. Formerly called also Vernacle, and Vernicle.
- [Bot] A genus of scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. See Speedwell.
Note: ☞ Several herbaceous species are common in both Europe and America, most of which have small blue flowers. A few shrubby species from New Zealand are sometimes found in cultivation.
Etymology: [LL.; -- so called from Veronica, a woman who, according to an old legend, as Christ was carrying the cross, wiped his face with a cloth, which received an impression of his countenance; Veronica is fr. MGr. Beroni`kh, fr. Macedonian Bereni`kh, for Gr. Fereni`kh, literally, carrying off victory, victorious
Other Dictionary Sources
- Any plant of the genus Veronica
Wiktionary
Latin form of Berenice, from Ancient Greek Φερενίκη (Phereníkē). Influenced by the Church Latin phrase vera icon ("true image") associated with the legend of the veil of Saint Veronica, who wiped the face of Jesus on the way to Calvary and left an imprint.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Veronica was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Latin, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Veronica
Notable Persons Named Veronica
Veronica Lake
Veronica Lake was an actress. Her career lasted from 1939 to 1954. Veronica was given the name Constance Frances Marie Ockelman on November 14th, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Veronica is also known as Constance Keane and Connie Keane. She left this life on July 7th, 1973.
Veronica Avluv
Veronica was given the name Robin Carol Simpson on November 23rd, 1972 in Rowlett, Texas, U.S.
Veronica Sinclair
Veronica Sinclair is a comics character.
Veronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1958. Veronica was given the name Veronica A. Cartwright on April 20th, 1949 in Bristol, England, U.K.
Veronica Lodge
Veronica Lodge is a fictional character.
Ronnie Spector
Ronnie Spector is a rock music, pop music, rhythm, and blues musician. She has had major accomplishments since 1959. Ronnie was given the name Veronica Yvette Bennett on August 10th, 1943 in East Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S.
- Veronica RothNovelist
- Veronica TaylorVoice Actress
- Veronica HamelActress
- Veronica FrancoWriter
- Veronica CooperActress
- Veronica EcheguiActress
- Veronica Belmont
- Veronica MarsBarista at Java the Hut
- Veronica Rayne
- Veronica WebbModel
- NoemiSinger-songwriter
- Veronica MaggioSinger-songwriter
- Veronica CarlsonActor
- Verónica Forqué
Notable Persons With the Last Name Veronica
Notable Persons With the Last Name Veronica
Saint Veronica
Saint Veronica was a saint. Saint was born in 1 in Caesarea Philippi or Jerusalem, Judea. She passed away in 1.
Mayra Verónica
Mayra Verónica is a model, actress, singer, recording artist, tv personality, and model (people). Mayra was given the name Mayra Verónica Aruca Rodríguez on August 20th, 1980 in Havana, Cuba.
Veronica
Veronica is a bhangra (music), music of punjab, filmi, hip hop music, rhythm, blues, and pop music musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1996 to present. Veronica was born in Belfast.
Nina Olivette
Nina was given the name Elizabeth Margaret Veronica in 1911 in New York City. She died on February 21st, 1971.
Master of Saint Veronica
Master was born in 1400. He left this life in 1420.
Bisi Komolafe
Her most notable accomplishments were from 2008 to 2012. Bisi was given the name Bisi Komolafe Veronica in 1986 in Ibadan. She passed away on December 31st, 2012.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Veronica | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 17.48% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 3.80% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 77.36% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Veronica
People with the last name Veronica are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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